Welfare States in a Turbulent Era

This book explores the development of affluent Western welfare states in the face of modern crises such as climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine, and argues for improved crisis funding while maintaining provision for vulnerable groups. It emphasizes the opportunities and pressures faced by welfare states in this turbulent era.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into a systematic analysis of the evolution of affluent Western welfare states during a turbulent era. It explores the profound consequences of modern crises, such as climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine, on these welfare systems. Moreover, it undertakes an urgent exploration of how to allocate scarce resources amidst numerous competing demands, emphasizing the critical need to enhance crisis funding while simultaneously safeguarding provisions for vulnerable groups.

Chapters, contributed by a diverse team of expert scholars, delve into the central challenges confronting welfare states in this era. These challenges encompass changing demographic compositions, the transformative impact of technological advancements on working practices, financial crises, and shifting voter attitudes and expectations. By highlighting the opportunities presented by instability, the book ultimately examines the pressures and potential pathways for welfare states in the years to come.

Offering nuanced perspectives on welfare states, this timely book serves as an invaluable resource for students and scholars engaged in the fields of sociology, social and public policy, political science, and development studies. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping these vital institutions and their role in responding to the ever-evolving challenges of our time.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803926834